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The Balloonists

Released May 22, 2026

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Language: English
Studio: Rise Films

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Incoming EditorialVerified May 22, 2026

The Balloonists is an upcoming film releasing May 22, 2026. It follows Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones, who in 1999 competed to become the first people to circumnavigate the globe nonstop by hot air balloon.

Key features

·Historical adventure drama
·Set during the 1999 round-the-world balloon race
·Based on true events
·English language
·Theatrical release May 22, 2026

FAQ

When does The Balloonists release?

The Balloonists is scheduled to release on May 22, 2026.

What is The Balloonists about?

The film follows Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones, who in 1999 became the first people to fly a hot air balloon nonstop around the world, competing against experienced pilots and wealthy adventurers to achieve the feat.

Is The Balloonists based on a true story?

Yes, the film is based on the real 1999 round-the-world balloon flight completed by Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones.

About this release

The Balloonists is scheduled for release on May 22, 2026. The film recounts the 1999 effort by Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones to complete the first nonstop round-the-world hot air balloon flight, a competition that also drew some of the most experienced pilots and well-funded private adventurers of the era. The story centers on how Piccard and Jones assembled an improbable partnership and ultimately prevailed in a race that had defeated numerous previous attempts.

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